El-Obeid in Sudan is facing mass atrocities similar to el-Fasher in 2025, with the UN issuing warnings. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have launched attacks on el-Fasher and are now besieging el-Obeid. The community survival systems in place are on the brink of collapse, posing a threat to the people’s well-being. Al Jazeera’s Marah Rayan has spoken to individuals in the affected areas.
Why It Matters
The situation in el-Obeid echoes the atrocities witnessed in el-Fasher in 2025, highlighting the ongoing conflict and violence in Sudan. The besiegement of el-Obeid by the RSF and the potential collapse of community survival systems are causing great concern for the safety and livelihood of the people in the region. The UN’s warning emphasizes the urgent need for intervention and support to prevent further mass atrocities and ensure the well-being of the affected population.
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